Grandma Sita
Root to fruit encourages us to think about where our food comes from and its environmental impact throughout the supply chain, from the farm to our kitchen. It’s about making the most of the whole plant by respecting and treating fruit and vegetables as a whole entity.
🌱🍅🤔 Did you know how not to waste ripe tomatoes from the garden? Freezing is the easiest long-term storage for ripe tomatoes with and without skins. They can be frozen raw or cooked, whole, sliced, chopped, or puréed. But because freezing changes the texture, don’t…
🌱🥒🤔 Did you know that cucumber peel is edible and full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants? The peel and seeds are the most nutrient-dense parts of the cucumber. It will add fiber and vitamin A to your diet. Just be sure to wash the cucumber…
🌱🤔🍒 Did you know that can make vibrant syrup from cherry pits that would typically be tossed? Cherries offer you all the things you have been looking for in a berry: juiciness, color, and sweet taste. 💪 Cherries are not only a great snack but…
🌱🍠🤔 Did you know that beetroot leaves and stems are entirely edible and taste like Swiss chard but are sweeter? They are delicious when sautéed as a crispy side dish or tossed in a salad. Beetroot is more usually associated with the depths of winter,…
🌱🥕🤔 Did you know that carrot greens are just as edible as carrots? Carrot greens are a great replacement for herbs in traditional sauces like pesto or chimichurri and even sautéed with garlic and red pepper as a delicious side dish. Carrot leaves have 6…
🌱🍋🤔 Did you know there is no part of a lemon to go to waste? Well, maybe the stem, even that goes into the compost! The zest, skin, pulp, pith, and seeds are all edible. Grandma Sita is lucky enough to have some lemon trees…
🌱🍵🤔 Did you know that rhubarb stalks can also be dehydrated and infused with fruit juice? Although rhubarb is a vegetable, a member of the buckwheat family, it is often put to the same culinary uses as fruits. The skin of rhubarb stalks is edible…
🌱🍠🤔 Did you know radish greens, usually discarded, are edible and nutritious? These greens have a slightly bitter and peppery flavor and can be prepared raw adding a nice kick to your salad. Grandma Sita can’t wait to taste delicious homegrown radishes happily growing! 💪…
🌱🤔 Did you know that flax seed can be stored in the fridge or freezer to extend its shelf life? Flaxseed is a versatile and nutritious ingredient that can be used in both a sweet and savory variety of plant-based dishes, from smoothies and baked…
How to cut onions without crying? Follow Grandma Sita’s advice «wear swimming goggles to prevent tears. » A proven method. 🧅😭 Freshly cut onions often cause a stinging sensation in the eyes of people nearby, and often uncontrollable tears. This is caused by the release…